Turning 30!!!(2011)
Turning 30!!! is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Alankrita Shrivastava in her directorial debut. The film stars Gul Panag as Naina, alongside Purab Kohli, Siddharth Makkar, Tillotama Shome, and Jeneva Talwar. The story follows Naina, a Mumbai ad executive, as she faces a breakup and workplace setbacks just before her 30th birthday. The film explores themes of heartbreak, friendship, and self-discovery. It was produced by Prakash Jha and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its honest portrayal of urban women's lives but criticism for its writing. The film was released on 14 January 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2011
- Director
- Alankrita Shrivastava
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Naina is a successful ad executive in Mumbai. Her perfect life falls apart when her boyfriend dumps her for a richer woman. At work, her boss steals her ideas. With her 30th birthday approaching, Naina must find the strength to rebuild her life and learn to love herself again.
“Life begins at 30.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Turning 30!!!' with three exclamation marks, but they were often dropped in promotions.
- It was one of the earliest Hindi films to focus on a single, urban woman's anxieties about aging, a theme later explored in many movies.
- Lead actress Gul Panag performed most of her stunts in the film, including a parasailing sequence.
- The movie's soundtrack featured a rare Hindi film song by the Pakistani band Strings, called 'Zinda Hoon'.
- Despite being set in Mumbai, parts of the film were actually shot in Goa to depict a getaway sequence.
- Director Alankrita Shrivastava made her feature film debut with this movie, before gaining wider fame with 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly, but found a bigger audience later on television and streaming platforms.